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Help stop fire ants

Fire ants could devastate our environment, economy and outdoor way of life we know and love. Together we can eradicate them and protect our Australian lifestyle.

For residents and tenants
For residents and tenants

Keep your family, friends and pets safe by treating your yard for fire ants.

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For business and industry
For business and industry

Produce, store and move materials legally to ensure fire ant compliant business practices.

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For schools and sports groups
For schools and sports groups

Protect our sports grounds, schools and parks from fire ant infestation.

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Join the fight

Fire ant movement controls

Learn how a few simple steps can stop the spread of fire ants in South East Queensland and beyond.

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Where have fire ants been found?

Our new fire ant map shows all confirmed fire ant sites in South East Queensland over the past 12 months.

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Check your fire ant biosecurity zone

Planning on moving organic materials? Make sure you check the fire ant biosecurity zones first.

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The National Fire Ant Eradication Program is a nationally cost-shared program funded by all Australian state and territory governments, and the federal government, delivered by Biosecurity Queensland.

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